Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Tallahassee area by diners

Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.

Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.

Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.

With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Tallahassee area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.

Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#30. Siam Sushi

- Rating: 3.7/5 (348 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1700 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Thai, Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Masa

- Rating: 3.7/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1650 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Little Italy

- Rating: 3.8/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 South Magnolia Drive Ste 17 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Crystal River Seafood

- Rating: 3.8/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2721 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Reangthai Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2740 Capital Cir Northeast Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Harry's Seafood Bar and Grille

- Rating: 4.0/5 (695 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 South Bronough St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Ted's Montana Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (452 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1954 Village Green Way Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: American, Steakhouses, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. The Blu Halo

- Rating: 4.0/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3431 Bannerman Road Ste 102 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Sakura Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1318 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Bahn Thai Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (209 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2531 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Georgio's Fine Food & Spirits

- Rating: 4.0/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2971 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Bella Bella

- Rating: 4.1/5 (428 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 123 East 5th Ave. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Sage

- Rating: 4.1/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3534 Maclay Blvd. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Table 23

- Rating: 4.1/5 (540 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1215 Thomasville Road Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: New American, Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Bird's Aphrodisiac Oyster Shack

- Rating: 4.1/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 North Bronough St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Bars, American, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Clusters & Hops

- Rating: 4.2/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1866 Thomasville Road Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Thai Place

- Rating: 4.2/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2915 Kerry Forest Pkwy Unit 604 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Z Bardhi's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3596 Kinhega Drive Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. FlyBy Philly's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2205 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Sweet Pea Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (348 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 832 West Tharpe St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Vegan, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Nelson's Burger Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 805 South Macomb St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Tour of Italy Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3813 North Monroe St. Unit 21 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Kool Beanz Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (808 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 921 Thomasville Road Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Essence Of India

- Rating: 4.4/5 (363 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1105 Apalachee Pkwy Ste A Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Il Lusso

- Rating: 4.4/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 201 East Park Ave. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Steakhouses, Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Backwoods Crossing

- Rating: 4.5/5 (691 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6725 Mahan Drive Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Southern, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. The Hawthorn Bistro & Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1307 North Monroe St. Unit 1 Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Lucilla

- Rating: 4.5/5 (264 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1241 East Lafayette St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: New American, Spanish, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. The Bark

- Rating: 4.6/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 507 All Saints St. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dive Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Savour

- Rating: 4.7/5 (230 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 115 East Park Ave. Tallahassee, Florida
- Categories: New American, French, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.